Man hunting for gems at state park spots something 'glowing' in the gravel: 'I was shaking'

A longtime gem hunter who struck it big with a rare yellow diamond is now opening up about the remarkable discovery — and what it may be worth.

Jack Pearadin, a Navy reservist, found the gem at the Crater of Diamonds State Park earlier this year.

The gem, which Pearadin named the "American Dream," weighs 6.03 carats. It has a striking golden-yellow color and an unusual, almost square shape.

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